REPORTS TO: Landscape Architect LOCATION: Initial Placement – Wincey Mills
Minimum Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in Landscape Design / Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Ecological Restoration, or related field or related professional certifications
2 years of related experience in landscape design, forestry or horticultural environment
Experience in the planning and facilitation of community information sessions and workshops relating to park design, forestry and horticulture
Demonstrated knowledge of landscape design principles and practices, landscape construction methods, materials, and applications
Technical experience working in a landscape, forestry, or an ecological restoration setting
Possess an understanding of horticultural practices, forestry management, ecological restoration, and invasive species management
Understanding of municipal park, cemetery, and open space planning and development practices
Working knowledge of AutoCAD for the creation of design drawings and plans
Experience with GIS software for data input and record management
Hands on horticultural knowledge and the ability to prepare planting plans with knowledge of trail types and design specifications
Effective communication skills with a focus on customer service
Valid Class G driver’s licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract
An acceptable criminal background check
Duties:
Performs technical landscape architecture work and conceptual designs of various park, landscape, and environmental projects
Completes less complex park renewal projects from conceptual design, detailed design through implementation, construction drawings and details including cost estimates, contract administration and construction supervision
Works closely with the Landscape Architect to support park development and corporate projects
Assists with gathering information and data, specification writing, and preparing inventory of construction details
Participate in public engagement initiatives, including the preparation of presentations and materials
Assist with development of park conceptual plans, master plans, presentation drawings and sketch details
Helps maintain park and forestry inventory data, plans and related records
Performs field visits, site inspections, warranty reviews and prepares related reports
Prepares grant applications
Prepares planting plans for gardens, boulevard and park tree planting program
Coordinates and administers forestry and horticulture programs, including responding to inquiries, coordinating and integrated pest management and ecological restoration activities
Coordinates forestry and horticulture events such as volunteer tree planting days, ecological restoration, Communities in Bloom, Bee City events
Assists with administrative functions for the horticulture program including but not limited to program planning, ordering supplies
Provides input for policy and procedure development, engineering design standards and horticulture operations
Prepares cost estimates to support the operational and capital budgets and asset management
Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, and weekends as required including outdoors
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions as required
Other duties as assigned
Salary Range - $68,760 - $80,426 (Job Grade 5) 35 hours per week
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026
Date of Posting: Monday March 2, 2026
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